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English idioms

Idioms about feelings

Ways to say you are happy, sad, nervous, angry or calm without naming the feeling directly.

Idioms

  1. 1on cloud nineExtremely happy, usually because something wonderful has just happened.She's been on cloud nine since she got the job offer.
  2. 2over the moonVery pleased and happy about something.My parents were over the moon when I told them I'd passed my exams.
  3. 3walking on airFeeling extremely happy and excited, as if nothing could go wrong.After the interview went so well, I was walking on air all afternoon.
  4. 4down in the dumpsFeeling sad, low or without energy.He's been a bit down in the dumps since his best friend moved away.
  5. 5butterflies in your stomachA nervous, fluttering feeling you get before something important or exciting.I always get butterflies in my stomach before I give a presentation.
  6. 6get cold feetSuddenly become too nervous to do something you had planned or agreed to do.He got cold feet the night before the wedding, but in the end everything was fine.
  7. 7on edgeNervous, tense and unable to relax.Everyone in the office was on edge while we waited for the results.
  8. 8see redSuddenly become very angry.When he blamed me for his own mistake, I just saw red.
  9. 9bent out of shapeAnnoyed or upset, often more than the situation deserves.Don't get bent out of shape about it – it was only a joke.
  10. 10blow off steamDo something active or noisy to get rid of stress, anger or energy.After a long week, I go for a run to blow off steam.
  11. 11keep your chin upStay positive and brave when things are difficult.I know the job search is hard, but keep your chin up – something will come along.
  12. 12pull yourself togetherControl your emotions and start behaving calmly again.I took a deep breath and pulled myself together before going back into the meeting.
  13. 13get something off your chestTell someone about a worry or problem so you feel better.Thanks for listening – it's good to get that off my chest.
  14. 14get something out of your systemDo or express something you strongly want to, so the feeling goes away.He was furious, so I let him shout for a minute to get it out of his system.
  15. 15hang in thereKeep going and don't give up during a difficult time.Hang in there – the exams will be over in a week.
  16. 16a chip on your shoulderA lasting feeling of resentment because you think you have been treated unfairly.He's had a chip on his shoulder ever since he was passed over for promotion.
  17. 17wouldn't be caught deadWould never do, wear or be seen somewhere because you find it embarrassing or unpleasant.My teenage son wouldn't be caught dead wearing the jumper his gran knitted.